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After lackluster precipitation from late fall onward, a weekend winter storm is on tap to bring the Sierra anywhere from 10 to 20-plus inches of snow, while Carson City and surrounding counties may see a few inches pile up, according to the National Weather Service.

Tyson League has formally filed to run for Justice of the Peace, Department 2 in Carson City.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.

Happy Thursday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

RENO — The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials.

Judge Tom Armstrong seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012 and 2018, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011, selected from a number of applicants.

Thirteen of Carson High School’s accomplished photography students have their work in Photo Finished 2024 at the Brick in Carson City.

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Elizabeth!

Meet Elizabeth, an affectionate and happy girl with a heart full of love. This sweet canine companion found herself in need of a new home due to unforeseen family circumstances.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for allegedly committing two armed robberies on New Year's Day.

As a colored pencil artist, Lorraine Foster specializes in photorealism in her work. She has won awards and has had the New Wave Sticker company use her drawings of big cats as stickers.

For Christian Lynch, 28, and Andrea Munoz-Munoz, 24, the path to a high school diploma wasn’t traditional. Adult education is unique. Unlike K-12 education, adult education is a choice. The Carson City School District and Carson Adult Education is currently registering students for Spring 2024 classes. Classes begin Jan. 22.

A 42-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing a construction skid steer vehicle, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers in conjunction with Partnership Carson City conducted an alcohol compliance check Dec. 28, 2023. This was conducted with the support of three volunteers ranging from 16 to 18 years old. They were sent to local businesses that sell alcohol in an attempt to purchase alcohol.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors has announced the retirement of its president and introduces new corporate officers for 2024.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on Jan. 11, 2024. Xquisite an local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

Big Chicken, a chicken chain restaurant founded by Shaquille O’Neal, was first announced in May and now the wait is finally over: the grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13.

However, a soft opening of the new restaurant will begin Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the old Tito’s location, 444 E. William St., Carson City.

Plumas Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plumas Bancorp, announced a donation of $15,000 to assist in a project by Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in Carson City. The money will go directly to the FISH Student Housing Revitalization Project which aims to contribute to affordable housing and workforce development in the area. The project is a student housing initiative comprising three 3-story buildings, including two 18-unit apartment complexes and a commercial building.

A 31-year-old Reno man was arrested Tuesday for suspected commercial burglary after allegedly throwing rocks into a business and stealing paper towels, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The first round of snow expected this week fell overnight and will continues Wednesday at Lake Tahoe and much of the Sierra with a few to several inches of accumulation. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday.

Perhaps not unlike you, I never took a hankering to algebra. In fact, I was told by an upperclassman that were I to live to be 100, I would never use it. But I did. When I wanted to know how many miles-per-hour I would have to run to finish the Boston Marathon in under three hours I used an algebraic equation to figure it out, 180 minutes/26 miles = X/1. By solving for X, I was able finish that race in under three hours, barely.

Sheriff Furlong and Coverley

The next Build2Win workshop is Jan. 20 and will feature Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley. The sheriffs will share their respective approaches and the results in each county.

Kristin Luis, a current Justice of the Peace in Carson City, has formally filed to run for First Judicial District Court, Department Two following her appointment to the position by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Retired Carson City DARE officer Lisa Davis, who is now living in Oregon, suffered a brain aneurysm Wednesday Dec. 27 and is hospitalized in critical condition following two surgeries, according to family members.

Ricky Hutton performs with Carson City Symphony Feb. 18

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., for its third concert of its 40th season, which is on Feb. 18. Most rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at the Carson High School orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

While many Northern Nevada residents were a bit put off by the historic winter last year, which brought a total of 685 inches of snow to the Sierra mountain range, now there is some concern about the lack of snowfall as we enter into the new year without a single snow day.

An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Tuesday to welcome the New Year.

A community survey for US-50 users in Carson City continues this week until Friday. These are the last few days to participate in the US-50 Study Survey to better understand the transportation needs.

The Carson City Arts and Culture Program, part of the city's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, is seeking input for potential future classes and workshops that the community would like to see offered.

The first week of 2024 will bring snow at Lake Tahoe and snow showers down to Carson City by midweek with another and bigger storm by the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

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